We took the kids dayhiking but just us parents got out overnight in the freezing cold. http://www.alatrails.com/content/gsmnp-winter-trip-dayhikes-touring-and-...
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scott patterson
kesscokim
Mar 2, 2009 10:18 pm
Here's a trip report from a few weeks ago that some may enjoy: http://www.summitpost.org/trip-report/492136/Human-Popsicles.html [Non-text portions of this...
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R N
pinoakrd
Mar 3, 2009 2:01 am
Hi, I just read your trip report - what an adventeous family your have - thanks for sharing. I joined this group because I am new to backpacking and will be...
Hi all, I'm new to this group, but I'd like some advice on the above subject. My husband and I are planning on going on a backpacking trip next summer. We will...
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wixlet@...
bitterhazel
Apr 27, 2009 4:46 pm
... Really, it depends upon your baby and his/her disposition and health, which you can't truly anticipate. Personally, I would not make *firm* plans for...
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shumani winyan
winyanwaya
Apr 27, 2009 5:01 pm
I would plan it at four months. At three months baby is going to have a growth spurt and be nursing all the time. At four months baby is still exclusively...
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sloetoe
Apr 28, 2009 1:24 pm
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franaramadingdong
franaramadin...
Apr 28, 2009 3:24 pm
Hi! I'm remembering hiking with my baby at a young age -- she may have been 5 or 6 months and was solely nursing. A primary concern at that time was that...
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Cinzia Sasha Mengoli ...
cmengoli
Apr 28, 2009 3:52 pm
Thanks ... Cinzia...
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Cinzia Sasha Mengoli ...
cmengoli
Apr 28, 2009 3:54 pm
Thanks for the tips That's really useful :) Cinzia...
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Cinzia Sasha Mengoli ...
cmengoli
Apr 28, 2009 3:57 pm
Ok, thanks for your caution :) Cinzia...
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Cinzia Sasha Mengoli ...
cmengoli
Apr 28, 2009 3:59 pm
Thanks for the tips :) Cinzia...
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debsdancer@...
lebeckbeane
Apr 30, 2009 12:33 am
One more caution, not to sound like a negative nellie... but I took a *one-night* trip with my 2 1/2 month old and although HE did just fine, my body was not...
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Tom Smolen
tommysmo
May 1, 2009 12:50 am
we took a 7 month old to india. saving grace is he was nursing and we needed to deal very little with the local water for him. ...
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You'll have to fi...
cmengoli
May 1, 2009 3:10 pm
That's quite a good point (about allowing own body to adjust). I hadn't quite realised how bad the swine flu was... We weren't thinking of booking tickets just...
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mahkagari
May 4, 2009 10:23 pm
... Is it though? For Venezuela? I don't think it's gotten significant in S. America. I wouldn't call myself knowledgable, but I'd be more worried about Texas...
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Tom McGinnis
sloetoe
Jun 3, 2009 11:38 pm
Here goes nothing! ... Bring it up and pose your toughest questions! (Stump me! Shouldn't be too hard!!!)...
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Deb
debhibb
Jul 15, 2009 5:36 pm
I'm taking my oldest son (almost 8), and his best friend backpacking this weekend into the High Uintas. Nothing too demanding, since this will be our first...
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sloetoe
Jul 15, 2009 10:51 pm
### Would you mind if we all cheered wildly from the sidelines?? sloetoe (Indianapolis)...
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hope_73s
Jul 16, 2009 1:36 am
Hi Deb, Good for you! Unfortunately we live in Southern California so we won't be able to hike with you but I wanted to chime in and say how much I've enjoyed...
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jgraunke2525
Jul 16, 2009 4:16 pm
Hi, I have 6 kids ages 5-14 and I'd like to get started backpacking, but it seems overwhelming to equip everyone and the logistics. Any suggestions? Thanks, ...
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Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
Jul 16, 2009 5:38 pm
Have you done some car camping? Ralph ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Alex Harvey
p_alexander_...
Jul 16, 2009 7:30 pm
Having backpacked with 4 children ages 2-14 I have this advice: 1. Be creative with gear. Unless you have an unlimited budget, seek out sales or find used...
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Deb
debhibb
Jul 17, 2009 2:45 am
Thanks for the encouragement and the tips at least. :) I forgot how much work it is stuffing sleeping bags into those tiny stuff sacs - Let alone 3 of them....
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Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
Jul 17, 2009 5:06 am
Keep it short so it is still fun for the kids. Look how short their legs are. Do some practice day hikes in the canyons in your area (donught Falls etc) When...
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Jeffrey Graunke
jgraunke2525
Jul 17, 2009 12:22 pm
Yes. We've done a little camping in an old, old popup someone gave us. To: backpackingwithchildren@yahoogroups.com From: Ralph.oborn@... Date: Thu, 16...
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sloetoe
Jul 17, 2009 1:19 pm
... ### Along with this great advice, let me observe that the littlest ones' carrying capacity will only allow some water, a snack, raingear and insulation...
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Amy Robinson
nest5robin
Jul 17, 2009 1:36 pm
We have 8 kids and have done some backpacking and some camping. Start with a tent and sleeping bags. Every year we get something new for our outdoor ...
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Noelle Schwartz
noelleps
Jul 17, 2009 1:44 pm
Keep the trips simple, short, have an exit plan at the start. Clothes: We've found that swim shorts/skirts (for the girls)and surf shirts make for great quick...
